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WUSF CNC Video Multimedia News Reporter in Tampa, FL [1]
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Date: 2022-10
A newly formed, nonprofit news collaborative launching on Florida’s dynamic west coast is hiring a multimedia journalist specializing in creating video news content for use on TV and digital to be part of a small team of experienced reporters who will create content for use by media partners in Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties.
The Community News Collaborative is dedicated to creating journalism with reach that connects communities; improves quality of life through information, understanding and empowerment; and fosters a more informed, passionate and civic-minded population.
As a multimedia reporter, you’ll be identifying great stories and working with the collaborative’s participants by producing balanced, high-quality journalism, with an eye on Southwest Florida’s rich history, current challenges and dynamic people.
The Community News Collaborative will be housed at WUSF Public Media which is part of the University of South Florida. CNC staff will enjoy the benefits of being a USF employee.
Please apply by sending your cover letter, resume and links to your 5 best reports or stories when applying in
https://www.usf.edu/work-at-usf/index.aspx . Applications will only be accepted through this link.
Apply ASAP; the position is open until filled.
Job Description
Job Title: CNC Video/Multimedia News Reporter
Job ID: 32291
Location: Tampa, FL
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Position Details
Dept Number/Name: 0-0662-000 / WUSF-FM
College Division: UCM-Broadcasting
Salary Plan: Administrative
Job Code/Title: 4752 / News Reporter
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $60,000.00-$75,600.00
Position Details: This position will be working from our Sarasota location. While this is a hybrid position, as part of a new startup project, much of the time will be spent on-site when not in the community building relationships, in meetings or reporting.
Position Number: 00050929
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
WUSF Public Media is a comprehensive public media organization that operates an NPR news and jazz radio station and an all-classical music radio station, and provides digital content online, through newsletters, podcasts and social media and serves a weekly audience of greater than 350,000. It is a department of the University of South Florida, with 70 employees and a budget of $12 million and provides internships to students. WUSF Public Media's main studios are on the USF Tampa campus, with a broadcast and music performance studio on the USFSM campus and an office and news production studio on the USFSP campus.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Community News Collaborative Video/Multimedia News Reporter journalist will specialize in creating video content for use on TV and on-line including websites and social media, providing high-quality still images and video, and producing original multimedia features, as assigned for the Community News Collaborative. This multimedia journalist is able to develop story ideas, conduct interviews and produce comprehensive video, audio and written news reports for consumers of TV stations, newspapers, radio stations and on-line users. Reporter is proficient at telling a story on TV and on radio as well as in print. This position is responsible for maintaining high editorial news standards according to the Society of Professional Journalists' ethical guidelines. They contribute editorial concepts, audio and video recordings, arrange for interviews and collaborate as part of a news team serving the Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto county region.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as a multimedia journalist for the Community News Collaborative. Pitch, produce and research original multimedia features that will serve newspapers, TV, radio and on-line sites and social media. Provide quality video and still images, as assigned. Adhere to high editorial standards according to the Society of Professional Journalists' ethical guidelines. Manage digital news visual library. Contribute editorial concepts, audio and video recordings, arrange for interviews and collaborate as part of a news team focused on the Sarasota, Manatee, Sarasota and DeSoto county region.
Create social media posts for each story produced according to the format of the news partners. Report or give background on stories on TV and radio.
Build diverse sources and deep relationships in the community in order to ensure a voice for traditionally underserved people.
Seek opportunities to increase knowledge of multimedia production and best practices.
Performs other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:
This position requires Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications and two years of experience related to journalism and/or communications; or a Master's degree in the fields listed above. Four years of vocational/technical training and experience may substitute for the Bachelor's degree.
PREFERRED:
Possess solid news judgment and experience with video journalism, expertise in visual journalism software, on line writing and editing and using social media as a journalism tool. Familiarity with video journalism production.
Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.
Job Opening Number: 32291
Posting Date: 10/06/2022
Posting End Date: Open to Filled
For full description and to apply, please go to Access Careers@USF at
https://www.usf.edu/work-at-usf/index.aspx and enter (32291) under Search Jobs.
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